Some odds and ends from my latest blog entry....
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Clones Look to Build Momentum in Las Vegas Tourney by Jerry Hales
:: December 16th, 2007 :: 8:40 pm
-The ISU Men’s Basketball team will kick off the Las Vegas Tournament at a familiar location tomorrow, Hilton Coliseum. Although the games against Bethune-Cookman and Texas Southern are technically part of the tournament, they will be played at home before ISU travels to Vegas for their final two games against Purdue and either Alabama or Missouri State this weekend. Coming off a win they desperately needed to get over Iowa, they really need to continue to build momentum before the Big 12 season. We shouldn’t have too much of a problem taking care of business at home, but the games in Las Vegas will give us a good gauge of where we are at right now with some great competition away from home.
-Reports have indicated that Wesley Johnson’s ankle has improved a good deal over the break, which would be a big boost to the Clones. I don’t believe it would be practical at this point to believe he will be at full strength Monday, but just to have him near it would mean a lot to our chances at being competitive in conference play.
-We received another big boost Thursday when freshman guard Lucca Staiger announced that he will stay at ISU regardless of the NCAA’s ruling on his final appeal for eligibility reinstatement. From talking to assistant coaches, Staiger is possibly the best shooter and passer that we have, as well as an able ball handler and defender with a 6′5″ strong frame. He will be joined by Coach McDermott, Jamie Pollard, and his German club team coach in the teleconference appeal on Tuesday. The timeframe for their decision on the appeal is unknown. Already a fan favorite at Hilton with the crowd chanting his name before playing a minute, Staiger’s selfless attitude in announcing his decision to stay will no doubt endear him even more to the ISU faithful!
-Seniors Rahshon Clark and Jiri Hubalek are looking like they’re in midseason form lately. Clark has looked terrific offensively and defensively for most of the season, but it will be essential for Hubalek to continue his strong play from the Iowa game as we go forward and begin conference play. ISU fans will be excited to see these two fan favorites finish their Cyclone careers on a high note!
Juice blogs » The Cyclones
Clones Look to Build Momentum in Las Vegas Tourney by Jerry Hales
:: December 16th, 2007 :: 8:40 pm
-The ISU Men’s Basketball team will kick off the Las Vegas Tournament at a familiar location tomorrow, Hilton Coliseum. Although the games against Bethune-Cookman and Texas Southern are technically part of the tournament, they will be played at home before ISU travels to Vegas for their final two games against Purdue and either Alabama or Missouri State this weekend. Coming off a win they desperately needed to get over Iowa, they really need to continue to build momentum before the Big 12 season. We shouldn’t have too much of a problem taking care of business at home, but the games in Las Vegas will give us a good gauge of where we are at right now with some great competition away from home.
-Reports have indicated that Wesley Johnson’s ankle has improved a good deal over the break, which would be a big boost to the Clones. I don’t believe it would be practical at this point to believe he will be at full strength Monday, but just to have him near it would mean a lot to our chances at being competitive in conference play.
-We received another big boost Thursday when freshman guard Lucca Staiger announced that he will stay at ISU regardless of the NCAA’s ruling on his final appeal for eligibility reinstatement. From talking to assistant coaches, Staiger is possibly the best shooter and passer that we have, as well as an able ball handler and defender with a 6′5″ strong frame. He will be joined by Coach McDermott, Jamie Pollard, and his German club team coach in the teleconference appeal on Tuesday. The timeframe for their decision on the appeal is unknown. Already a fan favorite at Hilton with the crowd chanting his name before playing a minute, Staiger’s selfless attitude in announcing his decision to stay will no doubt endear him even more to the ISU faithful!
-Seniors Rahshon Clark and Jiri Hubalek are looking like they’re in midseason form lately. Clark has looked terrific offensively and defensively for most of the season, but it will be essential for Hubalek to continue his strong play from the Iowa game as we go forward and begin conference play. ISU fans will be excited to see these two fan favorites finish their Cyclone careers on a high note!
